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Spkr, interconects, or power cable upgrade first?
I know PCs are important (and recommend VenHaus DIY) but how good can cheap Radio Shack ICs be? I wonder if some of you guys have considered this... 
Spkr, interconects, or power cable upgrade first?
I would upgrade the ICs first and PCs second 
Little bit "forward" sound - what cables to avoid?
fwiw I have been thru several cables and prefer Gabriel Gold Revelation I to all including Audio Note AN-VX, Audience AU24, Acoustic Zen Mat Ref II and many more.I agree with this post:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?fcabl&1133280666&a... 
High speed Internet connection question
speakeasy results with My Charter high speed internet is 4800 download and 1200 upload. Also I was walked thru the email procedure and now use Outlook Express thru Charter.Overall a good experiencethanks guys! 
High speed Internet connection question
Al thank you very muchI tend to post (haste) replys without really stopping and thinking about what I am trying to communicate to others, and take the blame for any wishy washyness... 
Little bit "forward" sound - what cables to avoid?
How cables will sound in your system is a difficult thing to determine. My general impression of Nordost products is that they are slightly thin in the midrange, maybe slightly forward in the high end and down a bit in the midrange... Most will te... 
High speed Internet connection question
thanks guysI do not know how to use Outlook Express without going thru Charter (my ISP) They recommend setting up an email account at their website and then linking Outlook thru it.I guess I am just trying to avoid using them at all but do not see... 
$59 PC Options
I second the VH DIY PCs, a very big step up from my stock cords. 
High speed Internet connection question
does anyone know the best email to use with Charter? Should I just use what they offer or hook up my Outlook Express and use that instead?thanks 
Best cover songs?
Eva Cassidy - Fields of Golda very beautiful rendition 
What's the Best LP You Bought in 2008
Cat Power - You Are Freea nice full tone and one of her best... 
High speed Internet connection question
thanks everyone for the thoughtful replys! I am getting Charter cable internet for 29.95/mo the first year. I am lacking in choices but this will be good. 
High speed Internet connection question
thank you bothI have a friend who recomends wireless but I had the concern about the cell phone network.You have answered my question I will go with cable. 
good music/poor recording, bad music excellent
you like to stir things up don't you? OK OK usually the first but can admit to the later... 
Looking for some cheaper Speaker Cables-$600 or so
I will third the Alpha Core, maybe a bi wire run if your speakers are set up for it.On my system it stomped the Kimber 8TC with better tone and more open midrange.Or try my current cable: Audio Note Lexus with a huge expansive midrange and sweet tone